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AK53 VZR

2003 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,686 mi
Last recorded178,686 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 178,686 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 178,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 173,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 168,178 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2016 161,141 miles

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine noise

test done in wet conditions

Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 156,153 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,655 miles

front bumper damage

rear brake pad and disc wear

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 141,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 116,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 101,597 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 101,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,707 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,941 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AK53 VZR is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 VZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 VZR is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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